I can tell you also, i have mated my RP600’s with low power amplifiers ie 3-12 WPC and again, they are a very good value for your money. You would be getting a very good General purpose speaker by going with the RP600. You can always save more funds and go for different or more specific sound signatures later on, heck you can even get a kit from GR research and further refine the RP600’s to take them yet up another small notch closer to a more neutral sound if you want with the kits. Best of luck and happy listening whatever you decide. 
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Gonna take this opportunity to also ask about monoblocks, im a complete noob in speaker audio building my first system.
What improvements are to be expected when switching from a single power amp to two of the same?
For example the bottlehead s.e.x I want to match the rp600 can be modded into a more powerful monoblock, how does the extra power translate to the sound perception?
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Edit: check link for appropriate answer, this one is off.
http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-levelchange.htm
Doubling of power will give you an increase of 1 db spl. I like monoblocks. That is a nice idea. I was actually considering tube monoblocks for my next purchase, Decware’s to be exact. Also look here for ideas on some more reasonable priced gear and lots of reading material.
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I lost you there, doble the amp cost for 1 more db? why do you like monoblocks
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I used to very heavy into car stereo back in The late 80’s and early nineties. We used ALLOT of monoblocks. Trying to squeeze out 5 or 10 more decibels is NOT easy. The difference between 134 db and 145 could cost you thousands, but it was a ton of fun! It’s all because you can and enjoy the game.
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Here is more appropriate explanation
http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-levelchange.htm
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Thanks!
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Generally monoblocks are appealing for a few reasons. 1 is that you have inherently better stereo separation with no crosstalk, 2. is that you have to have separate power supplies for each channel which can be advantageous, 3. is that you can typically place them closer to the speaker, therefore having a shorter speaker cable which is typically better too (also separate power cables). So those would be the main differences if you had the same amp in a stereo vs monoblock config typically. The downsides of monoblocks are indeed that they are more costly, and sometimes a stereo amp can offer better value assuming the monoblock versions aren’t more capable/differently designed.
Regarding the power thing, yes while doubling power will give you 1db extra, when you are working with flea watt amps, any extra power you can get is greatly helpful imo
Generally my experience has been that monoblock versions have sounded better, but it all depends on the design and it’s hard to really say. Also monoblocks don’t always have to have more power either, you could have a monoblock and stereo design have the same power output but still sound different
Also monoblocks are more cool, but that’s not relating to sound so it’s not something to care about lol. (I said this regarding looks, but depending on the design of the monoblocks it could also possibly allow for better cooling/heat management than stereo power amps given you can have more space or ventilation in the chassis or because there’s less heat creating components per chassis, idk)
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M0N is more correct In his answer. The increases in volume and SPL are more appropriately explained with the article i linked and are a bit complicated to grasp but then again so is sound in general.
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Each channel having their own power helps reduce the crosstalk, no? It should be a cleaner and blacker signal. I remember getting an improvement in my dynamics and punch when I went monos.
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Thanks I have my game plan set for now then.
I will wait until black friday because I’ve seen many klipsch products discounted before.
The amp will indeed be bottlhead s.e.x cause I mainly use headphones, and by the time want to upgrade to less efficient speakers I can get another one and mod them to monoblocks.
I want to add that the information provided by you guys (and other forum users) is so much more focused and leads to so much better sounding adquisitions than that of popular reviewers, thanks a bunch.
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Going to hard to beat used:
and I’m sure to can negotiate a little too. Best of luck!
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I live in mexico, currently they are 500usd in the used market so im gonna look for lower
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@dB_Cooper, i hope you and the family are safe and did not suffer damages during the recent hurricane. Yes, bigger can be better sometimes, now with eyes closed it really does feel like you are in a concert hall. Next up will be the projector that’s been sitting packed new in the box for a few years in the basement because i had no desire to put in the effort required, but i found on sale one day and had to have 
Hopefully by the time you guys visit next I can have the room completely re-modeled and operational.
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Thanks Nick, yeah we’re good. Out of power and flooding in a lot of areas, but we stayed dry. Lost power for a day. Looking forward to being in a city, no cleanup of the property after a storm!
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After some internal debate I’ve decided my next “big” purchase will be an upgrade to my nearfield powered speakers on my work desk:
I could really use some help coming up with good options. I’m currently rocking the iLoud Micro Monitors. They have been good, but I’m starting to hear their limitations (bloomy in the lower mids and odd tremble peaks that make some electric guitar tracks harsh). I’m ready for something better.
Budget limit is $1k, I would like to stay closer to $750 range.
I’ve been looking pretty close at a pair of the iLoud MTM, mainly because I like the Micro Monitors so much. This seems like a logical upgrade. But to be honest I don’t really know what other good options are out there. As you can see in the picture it’s not an ideal listening setup in the corner of my office. And the speakers can’t get too large.
Recommendations? Things to consider? Thanks!
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I don’t know if it’s even worth upgrading considering the position it’s at. I would stick with them or go with headphones.
About those limitations, it might be the setup that’s hindering it greatly. At least, that’s what I think and something to consider.
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Appreciate the feedback - is it because of being in the corner of the room? being so close to the wall? something else? For a lot less money I can buy a new desk and find a way to rearrange the room 
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Yup, corner of the room, close to the wall, and next to a window.
You always want symmetry in acoustics.
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Looking for music speakers for a listening room. Mostly listening to prog metal and jpop (:theface:). Looking for possible synergy with the Parasound A23+.
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